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Sister Barbara McCarry, OSB correspondence

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Early materials in this collection are two family photographs from about 1946 and a 1960 photograph from her dorm room at Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, featuring a JFK campaign poster. The collection includes biographical information as well as material related to her vocation as an educator and her entusiasm for literacy. Sister Barbara saved some of her correpondence with community members, friends, and public figures.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-2022

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Sisters' papers are restricted for 50 years after their death. Photographs, previously published or widely distributed materials are unrestircted.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

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